Thesaurus results for ADMONITION

admonition

noun

ˌad-mə-ˈni-shən

as in advice

an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives

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as in warning

the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard

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Recent Examples of admonition Last July, the commission issued a public reprimand, the harshest sanction available, and a public admonition against Givens. —

Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 For any Roadrunners player, the mishap would draw some admonition. —

Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Mar. 2026 His concern extended beyond the precise question of the neutrality proclamation; Madison offered a more general admonition against bestowing war powers on a single, potentially flawed individual. —

Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026 The letter, an admonition to King’s fellow faith leaders, describes a moral responsibility to break laws that are unjust. —

Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admonition

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Check the product label for any special instructions or contact a waste disposal facility for advice.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Uthmeier’s rebuke of the NFL goes beyond the Rooney Rule and into other NFL initiatives, including the league’s coach and front office accelerator program that provides advice and strategies on pursuing front office jobs.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 May 2026